Sunderland stand by David Moyes after 'wholly unacceptable' remarks to female reporter

Sunderland have given manager David Moyes their full support amid growing condemnation of his "wholly unacceptable" suggestion that he might slap a female reporter.

The 53-year-old Scot issued a public apology to BBC Newcastle and Radio Five Live reporter Vicki Sparks yesterday after video footage emerged of a controversial exchange between the pair following a post-match interview.